The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 116,500
 BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 750d
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 750d.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
120.9
200.7
207.3 in
Length
200.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5798 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.69 %
BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CTEC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
395 hp
BMW 750d
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW 750d

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750d

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
11.3 lb/hp
BMW 750d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750d
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
769 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
769 mi
BMW 750d
Environmental Impact
150.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
129.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 750d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data